Flock Talk

http://families.uoregon.edu/ We're joined by Tiffany Fritz, Director of Parent and Family Programs. We chat about the ways parents can stay connected to the UO, the programs the PFP offers for families, and the ways they can help Duck supporters navigate this transition and learn to coach their new student.

https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/map On today's episode, we're joined by Hannah Tavalire, Scientific Coordinator, COVID-19 for the Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP).   Hannah and Cora discuss how, when, and why the UO implemented MAP, including the particular test used, how the process has evolved over time, and why scientists require we blow our nose before our test.

http://fyp.uoregon.edu On today's episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Willow Hamilton, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2021 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June.

http://housing.uoregon.edu Cora is joined today by Silvina Sousa-Ransford, Brady Rowe, and Bryson Beck, all from University Housing. The trio, who organize all of the elements of move-in and move-out each year, discuss how COVID-19 changed so much between April and October 2020 – from helping students pack their belongings with iPads on FaceTime to how wildfires in September complicated first-year...

https://introducktion.uoregon.edu/ orientation@uoregon.edu On today's episode you'll learn the ins and outs what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion 2021, our summer orientation and transition program. We're so excited to have students on campus for some parts of the IntroDUCKtion experience, and Cora describes which elements will be in-person and which will be completed online through students' C...

https://buildhealth.uoregon.edu Today we're joined by Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Professor of Architecture and Director of the Institute for Health in the Built Environment.

corab@uoregon.edu Your student will lean on you in the coming months for support and guidance as they navigate finishing out high school, completing necessary requirements for college enrollment, move-in, and all the other parts that come with this big life change. Whether this is your first student heading off to college or your last, the transition to college is complicated for everyone in the f...

On our episode today we'll have a conversation with Julie Pomerenk, Assistant Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar at the UO. We'll hear about how the pandemic disrupted the rhythm of course scheduling for 3,000 courses each term from winter 2020 to now. Julia also shares what she and her team have learned to make processes more efficient for studen...

https://ssem.uoregon.edu/roger ssem@uoregon.edu Today we welcome Roger Thompson, Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. We hope to answer more questions from family members following our recent AMA, including more information about the Oregon Guarantee, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), campus resources, safety and so much more. Listen for tips and tricks t...

https://safety.uoregon.edu https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu Today we're joined by Krista Dillon, Director of Operations, and Vicki Strand, Emergency & Continuity Manager, both from Safety and Risk Services, who share how responding to COVID wasn't a typical "incident" to manage. We also look back on some of the important, critical actions their team guided university officials through, as well as s...

https://housing.uoregon.edu/pnw https://housing.uoregon.edu/dining Tom Driscoll, Director of University Dining Services joins us on today's episode to highlight the new dining options for fall 2021, as well as share how dining services supports student success. We also talk about meal plans, points, and catering to all dietary needs.

https://around.uoregon.edu/content/unsung-heroes-power-uos-covid-19-monitoring-initiative https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/map Our episode today features Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer at the UO. We'll hear about the immediate purchases and contracts that Greg and his colleagues executed to ensure the UO's continuity. You'll get to hear some insights into how the University's MAPs testing...

https://geo.uoregon.edu/programs/united-kingdom/advancing-your-academic-success-pre-freshman-studies-london Today we're joined by Kate Mondloch, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, and Faculty in Residence in the Clark Honors College. Kate is also the faculty director of this summer's pre-freshman program in London. We review the experience for students including what they'll learn, wher...

https://healthservices.uoregon.edu Today we welcome Deb Beck, Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management and Executive Director of University Health Services. Deb shares more about the Corona Corps, the Care Team, and how the whole staff in University Health Services have experienced COVID-19. You'll hear about new collaborations, the new ways UHS team members are deli...

https://housing.uoregon.edu/communities Kevin Hatfield, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships joins the podcast to talk about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and all the benefits for first-year students. You'll hear about registration for ARCs and the timeline for selection.

https://housing.uoregon.edu Today we welcome Michael Griffel, Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management and Director of University Housing. Michael and Cora talk about the incredible highs and lows of managing University Housing and Dining Services through the last year – from students not returning from their spring break in 2020 to looking forward to a new hall open...

https://www.uoregon.edu/fall-2021 https://ssem.uoregon.edu/roger Today we welcome Roger Thompson, the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. Roger offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search and talks a bit about fall term at the University of Oregon.

https://president.uoregon.edu/ https://flocktalk.uoregon.edu/files/2021-03/max_0.png Today we welcome Michael Schill, University President and Professor of Law. We reflected on some of the positives that have come out of the last, very challenging year. President Schill also highlights the work of so many on campus, and looks forward to teaching, implementing new projects, and in-person opportunit...

https://financialaid.uoregon.edu Today we welcome Katrina Schmidt, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship. We discuss financial aid award notifications coming to admitted students' homes in March, and important information for parents and families about parent plus loans, critical financial conversations, and what all those words mean on the notification letter.

https://virtual.uoregon.edu https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV88ZmvwupLxnB6BGpiZrss_rUCe-Z0Ef As part of our new "COVID Stories" series, our guest, Travis Worrell, Lead Creative Videographer for the Strategic Communications and Marketing team here at the UO, will have a conversation with Cora about how his work went from creating memorable UO video features to building a television studio in a...

http://housing.uoregon.edu Our guest, Alex Galbreath, Director of University Housing Promotion and Student Recruitment, will discuss housing information for Fall 2021 admitted students and their families. We'll share current information about dates, deadlines, and what you need to know now to support your student.

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https://provost.uoregon.edu/provost-and-senior-vice-president https://president.uoregon.edu/virtual-town-hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m84hnZUSMk&list=PL9mmMea1Vv2IsH2Ss7E8UU5Wr74gY_XsP On today's episode we have another conversation with Patrick Phillips, Provost and Senior Vice President here at the UO. After we take a look back at fall, Provost Phillips shares the ways teaching and lear...

http://financialaid.uoregon.edu On today's episode Cora has a conversation with Nick Dikas, Financial Aid Outreach Counselor in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. We'll talk about the 2021-22 FAFSA, scholarship renewal and deadlines, upcoming financial aid workshops, and the CARES Act and Students in Crisis Fund.

https://dos.uoregon.edu/prevention http://safe.uoregon.edu On today's episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Kerry Frazee, Director of Prevention Services, whose work centers around several aspects of safety and wellness that are critical to student success and persistence. Kerry discusses the work she does on: Substance use and misuse Sexual violence prevention Response and care in cas...